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lawmakers must also lay the groundwork on a basic plan to reduce the federal deficit. the group will begin work on the plan following november's election and have until january to agree on a deal. senators could face some road blocks along the way. senate democrats say they do not agree with extending bush-era tax cuts, while republicans oppose raising tax rates. a shocking stat is out about millionaires getting paid unemployment. according to the congressional research service, nearly 2400 millionaires were paid unemployment in 2009. add to that another 954,000 households earning more than $100,000 also taking home unemployment benefits. the numbers include people who were hired for higher-paying jobs after receiving the government money. in 2011, the senate voted unanimously to end unemployment payments to jobless millionaires. however, it was attached to another bill which is yet to pass in the senate. a bailout for spain is "not imminent." that's according to the country's prime minister, who told reporters yesterday that plans to request a bailout are not set in s
lawmakers must also lay the groundwork on a basic plan to reduce the federal deficit. the group will begin work on the plan following november's election and have until january to agree on a deal. senators could face some road blocks along the way. senate democrats say they do not agree with extending bush-era tax cuts, while republicans oppose raising tax rates. a shocking stat is out about millionaires getting paid unemployment. according to the congressional research service, nearly 2400...
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> dozens of state parks are on the chopping block as california tries to bridge a $9 billion budget deficit. ktvu's robert handa spent the day looking for answers and is here now. >> reporter: this beach was open and cleaned today but many people are concerned it might not stay that way. >> reporter: it got crowded on this holiday. it is their favorite spot on their day off. >> i like going in the water. like being on the rocks. digging in the sand. >> reporter: many people are worried about the future. governor jerry brown is closing 70 states backs. it would not have state funded maintenance or security. >> this is a party beach so it needs to have somebody clean up. also, the bath rooms facilities and things like that, they are the only ones around. >> reporter: years ago maintenance was temporarily halted. >> it was a mess. a lot of transients and -- you know, nobody cleaning up the beaches. >> reporter: groups opponent out $22 million is a small part of the deficit and some call it a ploy, saying he is trying to push his tax hike initiative. but he says the governor is making a point.
> dozens of state parks are on the chopping block as california tries to bridge a $9 billion budget deficit. ktvu's robert handa spent the day looking for answers and is here now. >> reporter: this beach was open and cleaned today but many people are concerned it might not stay that way. >> reporter: it got crowded on this holiday. it is their favorite spot on their day off. >> i like going in the water. like being on the rocks. digging in the sand. >> reporter: many...
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he attacks president obama for adding to the deficit, and challenged santorum's principles. >>> meanwhile, santorum hoping to score an upset victory in michigan, the state where mitt romney grew up. in a speech in st. clara shores, he talked of being a supporter. >>> president obama used his weekly on-line address to tackle the recent jump in gas prices. >> while there are no short term silver bullets when it comes to gas prices, i directed my administration to look for every single area where we can make an impact and help the consumers in the months ahead, from permitting to delivery bottle necks to what is going on in the oil markets. >> reporter: the president also took a swipe at republicans who say they make demands for more oil drilling every time gas prices go up. mr. obama is calling on congress to end the subsidiaries' saying they're profitable enough as it is, and don't need the help. >>> and ktvu obtaining video of police discussions that shed new light on the killing spree in the central valley. loren herzog was arrested in march of '99, and during the interview he described
he attacks president obama for adding to the deficit, and challenged santorum's principles. >>> meanwhile, santorum hoping to score an upset victory in michigan, the state where mitt romney grew up. in a speech in st. clara shores, he talked of being a supporter. >>> president obama used his weekly on-line address to tackle the recent jump in gas prices. >> while there are no short term silver bullets when it comes to gas prices, i directed my administration to look for...
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unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the groundwork for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> raising taxes could still be red ink as far as i can see and it would hurt jobs. >> reporter: some long-time lawmakers are dismayed by the perpetual gridlock. >> i feel it's more likely we'll go over the cliff than not and if we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential act of irresponsible in a long time --er responsibility. >> reporter: president obama is in hawaii. he says he will cut his vacation short to try to hammer out a deal. the deadline a week away. >> if congress does not get anything done, then taxes will most likely go up for everyone. just about everyone on january 1st. unemployment benefits will also expire for many people. >>> international envoy working to end syria's civil war worries won't be able to help. one man said bashar assad discussed possible steps forward but has made little progress because both sides seem to be more interested in fighting. >>> authorities in india used violence to stop a week of rape protests. armed p
unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the groundwork for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> raising taxes could still be red ink as far as i can see and it would hurt jobs. >> reporter: some long-time lawmakers are dismayed by the perpetual gridlock. >> i feel it's more likely we'll go over the cliff than not and if we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential act of irresponsible in a long time --er responsibility....
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meant new rules that limit the increase to 10% but they are still bound to be controversial with the deficit going as high as 427 million and tuition increasing this fall. students and union leaders have denounced the pay races. >>> the governor today signed a bill that's meant to help save money on text books. it requires text book makers to tell teachers and buyers the difference between the new version and the previous one. this will let students and teachers know if they really need to buy the expensive new book, the law takes effect next year. >> the california department of insurance today announced checks bearing the name of the department and signed by the insurance commissioner are fake. the checks sent as a payment or refund. it doesn't issue those kinds of checks. they have turned up in southern california and five other states with values of between 2 and 5,000 dollars. anyone with information or questions about the fake activity should contact the cdi. >>> oceanfront living may be a luxury but may improve your health. 48million people were studied and the closer they lived to th
meant new rules that limit the increase to 10% but they are still bound to be controversial with the deficit going as high as 427 million and tuition increasing this fall. students and union leaders have denounced the pay races. >>> the governor today signed a bill that's meant to help save money on text books. it requires text book makers to tell teachers and buyers the difference between the new version and the previous one. this will let students and teachers know if they really...
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obama campaign has said romney's efforts disrupt pbs and federal funding will do little to help the deficit problem. >>> president obama take a break from the campaign trail. in his address, he talked about the rebounding auto industry. and that has been a topic to run his campaign. he says a few years ago, the industry was struggling. and now auto sales are at four year highs. >> this is something the american people should be proud of. it is a reminder that when the american people put their minds to something, there is nothing we cannot do. >> after the address, the president took off for virginia to prepare for the town hall style debate coming up this week. that debate is scheduled for tuesday, the 16th at 6:00 p.m. it is being held at a university in new york. those in the audience can ask the candidates about foreign and domestic policy issues. it will be moderated by cnn reporters. >>> as governor of massachusetts, mitt romney spent more than 400 days out of state during his four year term. that is according to a newly published report. the new york times says romney spent much of t
obama campaign has said romney's efforts disrupt pbs and federal funding will do little to help the deficit problem. >>> president obama take a break from the campaign trail. in his address, he talked about the rebounding auto industry. and that has been a topic to run his campaign. he says a few years ago, the industry was struggling. and now auto sales are at four year highs. >> this is something the american people should be proud of. it is a reminder that when the american...
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. >> the president says his budget would reduced and the federal deficit by $4 trillion in ten years, to accomplish that he wants to eliminate bush era tax cuts and raise the amount of taxes paid by wealthy americans and reduce military spending by eliminating navy ships and fighter jets purchases. it does include spending increases such as one for the job training, republicans in congress are not impressed. >>> somebody asked me if this budget was dead on arifle and i said no no, it's not dead on arrival, dead on arrival. >> republicans say the president is not reducing the deficit, he's actually adding to it by $11 trillion and not being honest with the american people. >>> the moderate earthquake hit this afternoon but not big enough to cause major damage or injuries. it was 5.6 and centered 30 miles northeast and struck at 1:07 this afternoon and felt over a wide area. it was described as a wave moving back and forth. stores did report some items falling from store shelves. >>> what caused her death? new details how whitney housen's body was found and what one friend says about th
. >> the president says his budget would reduced and the federal deficit by $4 trillion in ten years, to accomplish that he wants to eliminate bush era tax cuts and raise the amount of taxes paid by wealthy americans and reduce military spending by eliminating navy ships and fighter jets purchases. it does include spending increases such as one for the job training, republicans in congress are not impressed. >>> somebody asked me if this budget was dead on arifle and i said no...
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it would have fill add 15 million -- filled a 15 million- dollar deficit. >> police and fire, we should have more of that instead of less. >> each fire station costs about $2 million a year to operate. the district says the stations that stay open should be able to handle the extra calls. >>> well, this morning president obama will make his first address to the nation since winning reelection. the president is scheduled to speak from the white house at 10:05 this morning. he's expected to urge congress to act before the end of the year to avoid automatic tax increases and massive spending cuts, so called fiscal cliff. white house advisors say the american people sent a message that they support the president's call for tax increases on the wealthy. >>> john boehner has scheduled a news conference this morning. his will begin at 8:00 and is expected to outline the republican position on avoiding the fiscal cliff. he says he is the most reasonable guy in washington and believes he can find common ground with the president. >> i'm really proud. [cheering and applause] >> president obama go
it would have fill add 15 million -- filled a 15 million- dollar deficit. >> police and fire, we should have more of that instead of less. >> each fire station costs about $2 million a year to operate. the district says the stations that stay open should be able to handle the extra calls. >>> well, this morning president obama will make his first address to the nation since winning reelection. the president is scheduled to speak from the white house at 10:05 this morning....
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any balanced plan to reduce the deficit must ask the wealthiest of americans to pay more. in washington, jacqueline fell, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> a week ago a lot of people probably didn't know about the fiscal cliff. since the election it seems there are reports about it everywhere. rob roth tells us that seems to be creating a ground swell for action. you talked to a congresswoman about that this today. >> reporter: right. we're standing on 3rd avenue made up of mostly mom and pop shops just like main street usa. folks here say they not only are hoping political leaders avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, they're expecting them to find a solution this to what economists call a potential looming catastrophe. the path leading away from the fiscal cliff goes through congress, but can democrats and republicans reach a compromise? democratic congresswoman says compromise is possible because democrats are willing to discuss budget cuts and republicans don't want the tax cuts initiated by president george w. bush to expire at the end of the year. >> with that looming the republi
any balanced plan to reduce the deficit must ask the wealthiest of americans to pay more. in washington, jacqueline fell, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> a week ago a lot of people probably didn't know about the fiscal cliff. since the election it seems there are reports about it everywhere. rob roth tells us that seems to be creating a ground swell for action. you talked to a congresswoman about that this today. >> reporter: right. we're standing on 3rd avenue made up of mostly mom and...
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under the paul ryan budget deficit in 2016 is 246 billion. and under obama 569 biloxi. under obama 6.4 trillion and the ryan plan balances the budget by 2040 . obama plan balances the budget never. say what you will, at lite the ryan plan addresses the debt. >> guest: there is a lot of cand yenot a lot of veggitables and we'll see in reality. the ryan plan that was supported by the presidential candidate. it is really the romney-ryan plan will be rubber stamped fairs to share responsibility. and it showers huge tax cuts on millionaires and billions and paid for by seniors and veterans. >> chris: you don't know that. you don't know what they will take away in tax deduction. >> guest: independent analyst say there will be tax cuts. 92 can they don't know that, david. they don't know the tax deductions. >> guest: most people think it is a conservative estimate. the right approach is the president's approach. >> chris: even though it does nothing to address the deficit. >> guest: it gets the deficit on a sustainable path it never balances the budget according to the cbo. >>
under the paul ryan budget deficit in 2016 is 246 billion. and under obama 569 biloxi. under obama 6.4 trillion and the ryan plan balances the budget by 2040 . obama plan balances the budget never. say what you will, at lite the ryan plan addresses the debt. >> guest: there is a lot of cand yenot a lot of veggitables and we'll see in reality. the ryan plan that was supported by the presidential candidate. it is really the romney-ryan plan will be rubber stamped fairs to share...
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and 450 billion is more than the federal budget deficit at that time. >>> gone but not forgotten. the whale spotted in an unusual location and where they are now. ♪ sea bass... ♪ ooohhh! ♪ i like it. yeah, i love the kitchen. [ male announcer ] the epa-estimated 42 mpg highway chevy cruze eco. from looking for your perfect home to finding it. chevy runs deep. from looking for your perfect home to finding it. >>> two hump back whales spotted in the honolulu harbor have made their way back to sea. the mother whale and calf were first spotted in the harbor yesterday. the coast guard conducted an aerial search at sunrise and didn't see the whales. >>> mark is off tonight, fred is here. i know the season is young but what a bummer. the warriors already in last place. >> already injured and beat up as well. they tried to beat the lakers in l.a. tonight for the first time in nearly four years. but no curry, no bedrich no way. bedrich is out with a leg injury. tonight the mighty might. give me a little tear drop as robinson scores nine points all in the first half. kobe bryant fract
and 450 billion is more than the federal budget deficit at that time. >>> gone but not forgotten. the whale spotted in an unusual location and where they are now. ♪ sea bass... ♪ ooohhh! ♪ i like it. yeah, i love the kitchen. [ male announcer ] the epa-estimated 42 mpg highway chevy cruze eco. from looking for your perfect home to finding it. chevy runs deep. from looking for your perfect home to finding it. >>> two hump back whales spotted in the honolulu harbor have...
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. >> some groups say if the loopholes are closed the money should go to paying down the deficit and not being sent into big government educational programs. >> back to weather. bill martin is tracking today's storm. what are we see something. >> just lots of rain. we have baseball tonight. >> that's right. a's. >> they are playing, opening day with the giants as we head into friday. a lot of baseball coming up. the game with the a's should be fine. there will be drizzle out there. we have had showers all day, heaviest early this morning and afternoon. showers through the south bay. that's a live radar sweep you are seeing of course these yellows represent some of that more significant rainfall. moderate. that's down toward morgan hill and gilroy. we have been seeing in the tri valley area. more heavy rain out here. this was the big deal. you know it was but it was enough to get the roadways wet for the morning and the afternoon. we aren't done. this is the first in a couple of system that moves in. this system moves in, moves out, the front slides through. some of the unstable air behin
. >> some groups say if the loopholes are closed the money should go to paying down the deficit and not being sent into big government educational programs. >> back to weather. bill martin is tracking today's storm. what are we see something. >> just lots of rain. we have baseball tonight. >> that's right. a's. >> they are playing, opening day with the giants as we head into friday. a lot of baseball coming up. the game with the a's should be fine. there will be...
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boehner issued a statement that says republicans have made every effort to reach the balanced deficit agreement that the president promised the american people. we've been reasonable and responsible. the president is the one who has never been able to get to yes. >> what the people reelected me for is to put together a -- >>> the dairy cliff may not see a vote before 2013. leaders from the house and senate agricultural committees agreed to a one year extension of the farm bill. but there's been no time to get a full vote. without passage of the bill, milk prices could rise sharply. estimates are that a gallon of milk could go up to $8 a gallon. >>> prices for just about everything in california are about to go up. coming up at 10:30, what's behind the price increases and when you'll have to stay parting more. >>> tonight doctors in new york are treating secretary of state hillary clinton for a blood clot. her spokesman said hillary clinton's doctors discovered the clot during a follow up exam. mrs.clinton was immediately admitted into a new york hospital where doctors will monitor her
boehner issued a statement that says republicans have made every effort to reach the balanced deficit agreement that the president promised the american people. we've been reasonable and responsible. the president is the one who has never been able to get to yes. >> what the people reelected me for is to put together a -- >>> the dairy cliff may not see a vote before 2013. leaders from the house and senate agricultural committees agreed to a one year extension of the farm bill....
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prepared for the senate arms services committee, they are showing they are serious about reducing the deficit. the cuts in his $614 billion budget plan is set for several states. there is very little room for change. they have downgraded six european nations. they remain investment grade. spain and other countries saw their ratings decline and they are uncertain about the europe's weak economic outlook. >>> whitney houston's body is being returned to new jersey. a hearse under police escort arrived at midnight and there are reports a service could take place as early as friday at the prudential center which could hold 18,000 people. >>> he was home alone when a man tried to break into his house. he was home alone when he saw a man trying to break in through the back door. coming up on mornings on 2, what police are now saying about that young boy. >>> well the city of san francisco will celebrate tony bennett this valentine's day. >> it is okay, you can sing with him. this song, i left my heart in san francisco, you know he recorded that 50 years ago. tony bennett will be celebrating at noont
prepared for the senate arms services committee, they are showing they are serious about reducing the deficit. the cuts in his $614 billion budget plan is set for several states. there is very little room for change. they have downgraded six european nations. they remain investment grade. spain and other countries saw their ratings decline and they are uncertain about the europe's weak economic outlook. >>> whitney houston's body is being returned to new jersey. a hearse under police...
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. >> don't build these massive deficits that pass debt on to our kids. rebuild the foundations with great homes, great schools. entrepreneurship and innovation. keep government as a facilitator as freedom in america. don't have government take away the rights and the freedoms of the american people. >> romney told cbs news his campaign does not need to turn around. the videotape which he calls 47% of americans tax avoiders. the gop nominee rallied a crowd and will take a bus tour to ohio this week. president obama defended the economic progress so far. >> has what we've done worked? and the fact of the matter is what we've done has been effective in improving the situation in every area that we're talking about. when i made a decision to save the auto industry, that saved a million jobs. >> the president told cbs news he expects to work successfully with congress after the election. sticking with presidential business during the next few days. on tuesday speaks to the united nations. >>> more details now on the up coming debates. president obama and mitt
. >> don't build these massive deficits that pass debt on to our kids. rebuild the foundations with great homes, great schools. entrepreneurship and innovation. keep government as a facilitator as freedom in america. don't have government take away the rights and the freedoms of the american people. >> romney told cbs news his campaign does not need to turn around. the videotape which he calls 47% of americans tax avoiders. the gop nominee rallied a crowd and will take a bus tour to...
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when testimony was prepared leon panetta said it's time to show they are serious about reducing the deficit. leon panetta said the cuts in his $614 billion budget plan will hit all 50 states and there is little room for change. >>> and a hearing about the impact on california of president barack obama's new budget. the president unveiled his proposed budget for 2013 yesterday and it would mean fewer subsidies for farmers and less money in california's jails and prisons. on the other hand, the president's budget provides increased money to help buy and sell foreclosed properties. and also $8 billion to help community colleges to help students for high growth industries. >>> and we have new information about a deadly shooting in antioch. police tell us in ktvu channel 2 news that a homeowner shot and killed an intruder who tried to break into his house. it happened at wechsler peak. he was watching television with a seven-year-old child when somebody tried to kick in his front door. the homeowner immediately grabbed his gunshot the intruder and he stumbled out on to the front lawn and died. >
when testimony was prepared leon panetta said it's time to show they are serious about reducing the deficit. leon panetta said the cuts in his $614 billion budget plan will hit all 50 states and there is little room for change. >>> and a hearing about the impact on california of president barack obama's new budget. the president unveiled his proposed budget for 2013 yesterday and it would mean fewer subsidies for farmers and less money in california's jails and prisons. on the other...
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he said he could increase tax rates for upper income americans as part of a plan to cut the federal deficit. some are now looking for a way to save faces a they give in. >>> and they are planning for massive budget cuts as the fiscal cliff talks remain deadlocked. tens of thousands of jobs are on the line here in california. pam for months, pentagon leaders are insisting they are not preparing for major cuts but that's all changing under orders from the white house and they are starting to think about how they will face part of their budget. leon panetta said the cuts will be devastating to our national defense. experts predict, 1 in 5 in california will be lost. no now the arrow space reports -- now the arrow space reports 13 5,000 jobs will be lost along with 9,000 agency jobs for a total of 22 5,000 jobs lost in california over the next few years. the pentagon has said, the army would likely face the steepest cuts. reporting live, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> golden gate bridge officials acknowledge yesterday's head-on collision could have been prevented. the crash bac
he said he could increase tax rates for upper income americans as part of a plan to cut the federal deficit. some are now looking for a way to save faces a they give in. >>> and they are planning for massive budget cuts as the fiscal cliff talks remain deadlocked. tens of thousands of jobs are on the line here in california. pam for months, pentagon leaders are insisting they are not preparing for major cuts but that's all changing under orders from the white house and they are...
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he says california now faces a $15 billion deficit, not $9. that's mainly because of weak revenues. he says if this is not approved, there will have to be another round of cuts in education, state fund education and also welfare. >>> the growing crisis in sacramento is gonna a have an impact on the -- is gonna have an impact on the bay area. today they will meet to talk about ways to close an $88 million deficit with less money coming in from the state capital. >>> 8:34. a long time liquor license ban in san francisco's mission district is ray raising -- is raising new problems. the "chronicle" says it makes it impossible to get a liquor license unless it includes a full-service restaurant. business leaders say the ban is outdated and needs to be amended. they say it makes it ill possible for the mission to ex- - mission to expand. >>> one recall for oakland mayor jean quan will end today. today is the dad lie for the group -- deadline for the group to turn in 20,000 signatures to qualify for the november ballot. the second group has until july 2nd to collect the needed 20,000 signa
he says california now faces a $15 billion deficit, not $9. that's mainly because of weak revenues. he says if this is not approved, there will have to be another round of cuts in education, state fund education and also welfare. >>> the growing crisis in sacramento is gonna a have an impact on the -- is gonna have an impact on the bay area. today they will meet to talk about ways to close an $88 million deficit with less money coming in from the state capital. >>> 8:34. a...
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what do we need to do to grow the economy in the short run and to bring down the deficits in the long run? $800 billion for -- tax cuts for the wealthy is not eye choice to make. you neglect the fact on governor rommy. he wants another five trillion on top of that and those were analyzed and they would raise taxes on the middle class. it is the middle classes that needs money in the pocket and that keeps the economy moving. and the president cut taxes on the middle class by $3600 for an average family. >> chris: you bring up the tax center study. fair enough. i want to ask you another stud boy a respected accounting firm that did a tax increase on all that president obama is proposing. economic growth with the obama tax increases would fall by 1.3 percent and employment would fall by 710,000 jobs. erstein young said raising taxes that much would be a drag on the economy right now. >> guest: i don't know what they are talk being. and i haven't seen the study. i know that moody's analyzed the romney plan and said it would throttle the economy down. we can have competing studies. gag bac
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despite not having reached an agreement on a deficit reduction plan. many congressional insiders believe lawmakers will leave town no later than friday september 21st. the house has not adjourned since september 30th. congress has until the end of the year to agree on a 109 billion deficit reduction or automatic spending cuts will begin to take effect. >>> time now 6:16. election news the race for the white house is back on after that brief pause marking the anniversary of september 11th. president obama today travels to nevada. now among other things he is expected to accuse mitt romney his republican opponent and vice presidential candidate paul ryan of not telling voters of their plan to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. mitt romney will be speaking at his campaign office in jacksonville about how the nation's debt is hurting job creation and growth. both of the vice presidential candidates will be in ohio. >>> for the first time in almost a week, the oakland a's star pitcher brandon mccarthy is home, resting after being hit in the head with a baseb
despite not having reached an agreement on a deficit reduction plan. many congressional insiders believe lawmakers will leave town no later than friday september 21st. the house has not adjourned since september 30th. congress has until the end of the year to agree on a 109 billion deficit reduction or automatic spending cuts will begin to take effect. >>> time now 6:16. election news the race for the white house is back on after that brief pause marking the anniversary of september...
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1st is part of a deal congress and the president made last year to force them to agree on a long-term deficit reduction plan. >> this is an unprecedented scenario that congress has basically put a gun to its own head and said if we don't act we're going to shoot ourselves. >> reporter: so far, that long-term plan hasn't materialized. the biggest chunk of the cliff, the bush tax cuts. they are also a big sticking point democrats insist cuts for families making $250,000 more must end. >> we're serious about reducing the deficit. we have to combine spending cuts with revenue and that means asking the wealthiest americans to pay a little more in taxes. >> reporter: republicans say that will hurt the economy. >> feeding the growth of government through higher tax rates won't help us solve the republic. >> reporter: but the speaker also signaled what could be an opening. saying, raising more revenue is now on the table as long as it comes from tax refarm and not higher rates." finding that elusive common ground on these issues could be tough. both in the lame-duck session and beyond. a short-term d
1st is part of a deal congress and the president made last year to force them to agree on a long-term deficit reduction plan. >> this is an unprecedented scenario that congress has basically put a gun to its own head and said if we don't act we're going to shoot ourselves. >> reporter: so far, that long-term plan hasn't materialized. the biggest chunk of the cliff, the bush tax cuts. they are also a big sticking point democrats insist cuts for families making $250,000 more must end....
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the governor's office says the budget closes a $15.7 billion deficit, but it relies on voters approving his proposed tax hikes in november, which would temporarily increase the state sales tax by a quarter cent. it would also raise income taxes on californians who make more than $250,000 a year. the governor says the budget will increase education funding by 14 percent for k-12 and community colleges if his tax plan passes. if it fails, there will be $6 billion in cuts -- and her cuts in education and social services. the budget also cuts state employee compensation costs by 5 percent for a savings of 800 million. it implements a welfare reform and other changes to health care insurance for low income children. >>> we want to give you an update. we've got one minor ruling from the supreme court. we were expecting they were expected to make two rulings today, in addition to the ruling on healthcare. the supreme court has thrown out a law making it a crime to lie about receiving military honors. there's another ruling expected about kickbacks in real estate. those two rulings expected to
the governor's office says the budget closes a $15.7 billion deficit, but it relies on voters approving his proposed tax hikes in november, which would temporarily increase the state sales tax by a quarter cent. it would also raise income taxes on californians who make more than $250,000 a year. the governor says the budget will increase education funding by 14 percent for k-12 and community colleges if his tax plan passes. if it fails, there will be $6 billion in cuts -- and her cuts in...
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congress has 45 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction and if they don't spending cuts will go into effect january 31st. both sides are willing to compromise. >>> it is my decision to put them down and violate the pledge, long story short only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> the key sticking point is what 0 do -- to do about taxes. they want to raise taxes and republicans don't want to. they are willing to cap certain deductions. >>> and perspective police officers, you can start applying for jobs at the san francisco police department this morning and they will start accepting applications for entry level police officers. eligible application cans have to be at least 20 years old, have a valid california driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent. it will end on friday december 7th and the starting pay for a san francisco police officer is 88,000 dollars a year. well for the san francisco 49ers there are quarterback questions all over again. it happened for the second straight game for the quarterback and coming up, what coach jim harbaugh is saying
congress has 45 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction and if they don't spending cuts will go into effect january 31st. both sides are willing to compromise. >>> it is my decision to put them down and violate the pledge, long story short only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> the key sticking point is what 0 do -- to do about taxes. they want to raise taxes and republicans don't want to. they are willing to cap certain deductions. >>> and...
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recovery in san francisco but they warn that the city is still facing a massive 229 million-dollar budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. >> about an horologe leader assonanced a possible deal to extend the president's payroll tax cut. they have agreed to extend the tax cut through the end of the year and renew jobless benefits for millions of long term unemployed. under this plan the average family stands to see almost a thousand dollars added to their paycheck this year. earlier today the president stepped up his push to renew the 2% cut. >> we have to keep on mike making sure that the american people's voices keep breaking through until this is absolutely finally, completely done. >> congress hopes to send the legislation to the president as early as this week. >> on wall street both the dow and nasdaq were flat today. >> . >> the stocks were actually down most of the day because of a disappointing report on retail sales and concerns about the greek debt deal but they surged during the last half hour after reports that the debt talks may be failed. the dow ended 12 points higher, that's
recovery in san francisco but they warn that the city is still facing a massive 229 million-dollar budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. >> about an horologe leader assonanced a possible deal to extend the president's payroll tax cut. they have agreed to extend the tax cut through the end of the year and renew jobless benefits for millions of long term unemployed. under this plan the average family stands to see almost a thousand dollars added to their paycheck this year. earlier...
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the a's come back from a 4-run deficit. it only took them one more inning to put it away. put it over the right field fence, the 3-run homer is number 21 on the year for moss. the 14th walk off win for the a's this year with the 7-4 win the a's trail the rangers by 2- 1/2 games in the west. oakland's number to beat three. players can probably smell the finish line but know they can't take their foot off the gas. >> there's the emotional part but i think once you get out there in the game, obviously if you're not 100% focused you start to realize you're getting beat a lot. teams get beat. >> that's not what we focus on. we focus on playing one game at a time. every game out there is the biggest game of the year. >> that's what's great about baseball. any time you're in the line up, any time you're on the mound you have a chance to make a name for yourself. and it's all about going out there every day and
the a's come back from a 4-run deficit. it only took them one more inning to put it away. put it over the right field fence, the 3-run homer is number 21 on the year for moss. the 14th walk off win for the a's this year with the 7-4 win the a's trail the rangers by 2- 1/2 games in the west. oakland's number to beat three. players can probably smell the finish line but know they can't take their foot off the gas. >> there's the emotional part but i think once you get out there in the game,...
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unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the ground work for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the presidents solution of raising tax rates would still be ready for as far as the eye can see and it would hurt jobs. >> the partisan bickering has put the country on the brink of a financial crisis. >> it's the first time that i feel it's more likely that we will go over the cliff than not. and that if we allow that to happen it will be the most collosal consequential in a very long time. >> reporter: president obama is in hawaii for christmas. he says he will cut his vacation short to try to hammer out a deal with republicans. i'm andrew spencer reports. >>> fears over if fiscal cliff dampened hopes on the stock market. >>> on the heels of a public outcry, instagram has been hit with with their first civil lawsuit. the first action suit filed in criminal court friday stems from the company's proposal to change its terms of service. an instagramish user leveled claims against the company. instagram claims the complaint is without merit. >> thousands gather to celebrat
unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the ground work for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the presidents solution of raising tax rates would still be ready for as far as the eye can see and it would hurt jobs. >> the partisan bickering has put the country on the brink of a financial crisis. >> it's the first time that i feel it's more likely that we will go over the cliff than not. and that if we allow that to happen it will be the most...
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the district says it is face as deficit over the next two school years. >> we're not the enemy in this situation, the enemy happens to be the state of california. >> reporter: proposed cuts include suspend teacher sabbaticals. eliminate some prep time, and implementing eight furlough days. >> give them a furlough day. we have to take a day off or pay a babysitter. >> reporter: the district says it had to implement four furlough days each of the last four school years. >> if we do what we're being skaod to do. not make any cuts, this school system would collapse. >> reporter: despite tonight's protest a negotiator with the school district told us he hopes both sides will work out their differences by the beginning of next month. reporting live in san francisco, amber lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> more details now from tonight's meeting. the school board unanimously approved the hiring of richard carranza. he has been the deputy superintendent since 2009. carranza has worked as a principal and teacher including a stint in tucson as a mariachi teacher. >>> the district attorney's office s
the district says it is face as deficit over the next two school years. >> we're not the enemy in this situation, the enemy happens to be the state of california. >> reporter: proposed cuts include suspend teacher sabbaticals. eliminate some prep time, and implementing eight furlough days. >> give them a furlough day. we have to take a day off or pay a babysitter. >> reporter: the district says it had to implement four furlough days each of the last four school years....
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what is happening to state lawmakers all because of the budget deficit. >> a bear scare. at two california schools. find out when this bear was cornered at an apartment complex. >> it looks like we are getting a little bit of slow traffic here. heading up to # 80. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and the bay weather. >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morning news. live look at the big board. dow jones down on the disappointing jobs report. 175 points. talking about auto sales being a bright spot. ford just reports may sales rose by 13%. >> time now 6:55. starting late this year state lawmakers and other elected state officials will earn less money. state panel that sets the pay raise is reducing the salaries by 5%. they say because of california's expected $16 billion budget deficit everybody including those at the top have to make sacrifices. governor jerry brown will make $165,000. that is a $9,000 pay cut. state lawmaker loss earn less than $91,000. a $5,000 pay cut. they don't begin until december. >>> happening now donuts are being given away for fr
what is happening to state lawmakers all because of the budget deficit. >> a bear scare. at two california schools. find out when this bear was cornered at an apartment complex. >> it looks like we are getting a little bit of slow traffic here. heading up to # 80. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and the bay weather. >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morning news. live look at the big board. dow jones down on the disappointing jobs report. 175 points....
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. >>> muni will hold their meeting on how to challenge the huge deficit. the meeting gets underway at 2640 geary boulevard. the agency is considering charging for parking meters on sundays and adding new metered parking spaces all over the city. >>> it is coming up on 7:19. there are new claims the city of san francisco is not doing enough to protect murals inside coit to you bore -- cowhers last seen. they say candle were dangerously close and they are seeking to limit evebs at the tower. >>> yoda, the current title of world's ugliest dog, has died. the mixed-breed dog won the title and a huge trophy at the sonoma marin county favor last summer. the judge gave her the title, the name. oner says she will miss -- the owner says she will -- her memories will stay withler forever. >>> mark tamayo will tell us when the next storm will be rolling in and how much rain that will bring in. >>> and get a sneak peek at the renovated metroian. >>> good morning. traffic is slow getting into the morning commute. we'll tale you deal deal tell you more about the morning
. >>> muni will hold their meeting on how to challenge the huge deficit. the meeting gets underway at 2640 geary boulevard. the agency is considering charging for parking meters on sundays and adding new metered parking spaces all over the city. >>> it is coming up on 7:19. there are new claims the city of san francisco is not doing enough to protect murals inside coit to you bore -- cowhers last seen. they say candle were dangerously close and they are seeking to limit evebs...
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the deficit will put us in the direction of europe. i will do all i can to unite republicans behind the winner that we choose to be the nominee and i want to see iowa in the republican column come november. >> chris: jennifer back to the des moines register poll. 41 percent say that they could change their mind. as you look into that. you get any sense was where that 41 percent is headed. >> no rick santorum 70 percent of the backers say they will show up to caucaus. not that they are going to vote for rick santorum, but they will show up. we have no idea why that 41 percent will go. it is up in the air right now. >> chris: bret? >> historically the surging candidate in the des moines poll has out performed on caucaus night. mike huckabee 2.5 percent more than 2008 in the poll in the final days. steve forbes surged 10 percent more on caucaus in 2000 . democrats have a different system but same way. that poll is indicative of usually what is happening on the ground. >> chris: are you ready to predict rick santorum will predict the iowa
the deficit will put us in the direction of europe. i will do all i can to unite republicans behind the winner that we choose to be the nominee and i want to see iowa in the republican column come november. >> chris: jennifer back to the des moines register poll. 41 percent say that they could change their mind. as you look into that. you get any sense was where that 41 percent is headed. >> no rick santorum 70 percent of the backers say they will show up to caucaus. not that they...
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california has a budget deficit of almost $16 billion. republicans and democrats are at odds into cuts to cal works. cal works includes welfare, child care, inhome support and college aid. a lot is riding on the government's proposed income and tax hikes that will be up to voters in november. >>> stock markets rose today, unhelpful news to europe. nasdaq rose 17. investors seem relieved with a report that says major central banks are ready to help europe after elections in greece this past sunday. >>> shares of nokia fell 15% today after the finish phone maker announced major cost cutting moves. nokia plans to lay off 10,000 workers and close facilities. the company wants to reduce costs by next year and it also wants to cut its earnings forecast. >>> the man accused of killing fred bolignica is sentenced today. a jury convicted muhammad haroon ali in the murder of his girlfriend. she died at a rehab. >>> an update now to a story we first told you about yesterday. a bicyclists has been charged after he struck and killed a pedestrian in a
california has a budget deficit of almost $16 billion. republicans and democrats are at odds into cuts to cal works. cal works includes welfare, child care, inhome support and college aid. a lot is riding on the government's proposed income and tax hikes that will be up to voters in november. >>> stock markets rose today, unhelpful news to europe. nasdaq rose 17. investors seem relieved with a report that says major central banks are ready to help europe after elections in greece this...
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. >> any day the news media is not talking about jobs or the economy, taxes or spend, deficit or debt, obama care and energy is a good day for barack obama. >> reporter: now romney has one more day to keep the focus on the president's record and convince them to hire him as commander and chief. mitt romney will be driving home the message of the economy today in a latest cnn poll 61% of likely voters say that is important to them. more thought the economy could improve if mitt romney was elected. that's what he will be talking about. his running mate paul ryan also in swing states. especially ending up in wisconsin happens to be his home state. pam. >> thank you emily for an update on that. >>> it is a rule that has predicted 17 of the last 18 elections. coming up in ten minutes what the outcome of one football game could b mean for the presidential race. don't forget you can follow the election results as they come in tomorrow right here on ktvu channel 2 on our website ktvu.com as well. and tomorrow night we'll have an expanded 10:00 newscast. >>> time now 5:47. starting today army
. >> any day the news media is not talking about jobs or the economy, taxes or spend, deficit or debt, obama care and energy is a good day for barack obama. >> reporter: now romney has one more day to keep the focus on the president's record and convince them to hire him as commander and chief. mitt romney will be driving home the message of the economy today in a latest cnn poll 61% of likely voters say that is important to them. more thought the economy could improve if mitt...
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they cut the deficit to 6-4 but the cardinal bullpen 5-1/3 scoreless inning of relief work. mark comes in to get scutero for the last out and there you have it. the giants never mounted a rally after that big bottom of of the 4th inning and they do fall short. tough right hander for the cardinals in an effort to even this series up before they have to go back to st. louis. a crucial game tomorrow night. same time 5:00 here on ktvu. in the meantime, from at&t park, wish we had better news but that's not the case. giant's down 1-0 in the series back to you. >>> all right, thank you mark. giant fans they showed up in large numbers tonight to support the team for their first game and they remained faithful until that very last out. our team coverage continues with debra villalon she is also outside at&t park. >> reporter: fans know this feeling two years ago they called it torture. they are still some straglers out here making their way home. people left the park dispointed but not discouraged. >> optimistic. tomorrow night we're going to win. >> absolutely. takes five games we'
they cut the deficit to 6-4 but the cardinal bullpen 5-1/3 scoreless inning of relief work. mark comes in to get scutero for the last out and there you have it. the giants never mounted a rally after that big bottom of of the 4th inning and they do fall short. tough right hander for the cardinals in an effort to even this series up before they have to go back to st. louis. a crucial game tomorrow night. same time 5:00 here on ktvu. in the meantime, from at&t park, wish we had better news...
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the agency still faces an operating deficit. cal train will conduct surveys in the coming months to see if voters in san mateo county would approve a sales tax increase. another idea on the table is for a sales increase in all three counties served by cal train. that would be santa clara, san mateo, and san francisco. >>> 6:06. if you haven't been out there is fog this morning. it's effecting the commute and sal is checking on things now. >> yes. as a matter of fact we do have some breath busy commutes out there. no major problems. this is highway 4. you can see highway 4 traffic is moving along pretty well and the fog is not here in contra costa county. so if you are driving in this area at least you don't have to deal with poor visibility. if you are driving far you might have to deal with fog as you get closer toward the inner core of the bay. let's take a lack at the foggy bay bridge. foggy bay bridge toll plaza. visibility is bad. if you are driving on the peninsula, so far so good. a little bit of fog on the san mateo brid
the agency still faces an operating deficit. cal train will conduct surveys in the coming months to see if voters in san mateo county would approve a sales tax increase. another idea on the table is for a sales increase in all three counties served by cal train. that would be santa clara, san mateo, and san francisco. >>> 6:06. if you haven't been out there is fog this morning. it's effecting the commute and sal is checking on things now. >> yes. as a matter of fact we do have...
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the nonpartisan legislative budget analyst says the state is now facing a much smaller deficit in the coming year. it's estimated at $1.9 billion well below the $13 billion previously projected. the legislative analysts praises prop 30. >>> democrats have secured a so- called super majority in the state senate and assembly. the democrats have a 2/3 majority, allowing them to pass bills without having the support of republicans. it is the first time that's happened since the 19th century. >>> tonight, at 10:45, an auction raising money for state coffers. how you can participate in the bidding for much more than just cars. >>> a war of words waging tonight between the white house and top republicans. president obama bristled and senators, for their criticism of u.n. ambassador rice. five days after the attack in benghazi, libya. rice said it appeared an anti- muslim film sparked protests that got out of hand. the republicans say they don't trust rice and the president is defending her. >> for them to go after the u.n.ambassador who had nothing to do with benghazi. and was simply making
the nonpartisan legislative budget analyst says the state is now facing a much smaller deficit in the coming year. it's estimated at $1.9 billion well below the $13 billion previously projected. the legislative analysts praises prop 30. >>> democrats have secured a so- called super majority in the state senate and assembly. the democrats have a 2/3 majority, allowing them to pass bills without having the support of republicans. it is the first time that's happened since the 19th...
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speech from last year, you can see some of the things he touched on job creation, the city's budget deficit and the need to cut fire and police pensions so a number of those issues will resurface. you know san jose is the 10th largest city in the u.s. and retirement costs are expected to rise and the city says over the next three years those costs could reach 300 to $400 million and they made it clear, pension reforms are needed to stave off disaster. he called the budget public enemy number one and we'll see where they stand financially. is it better off or worse off now, i am tara moriarty ktvu channel 2 news. >>> mayor jean quan tried to focus on the positive when she delivered her state of the union address. >> oakland is a city that faces crisis and comes back stronger... >> now mayor jean quan praised the creation of 5,000 jobs last year boosting tax revenues 12% and having a balanced budget with money in reserves but more needs to be done to bring down the homicide rate. she calls for a homicide initiative to put more police in the troubled spots but however critics are calling for o
speech from last year, you can see some of the things he touched on job creation, the city's budget deficit and the need to cut fire and police pensions so a number of those issues will resurface. you know san jose is the 10th largest city in the u.s. and retirement costs are expected to rise and the city says over the next three years those costs could reach 300 to $400 million and they made it clear, pension reforms are needed to stave off disaster. he called the budget public enemy number...
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one up, european tour, wearing a patch honoring the [inaudible] come back from a 10-6 deficit. out scoring the united states. they retain the cup. the same kind of come back in 1999. >>> brad won the nascar race today. he is the points leader. we will run down all the baseball developments tonight at ten. see you then. >> lots of things. the a's -- they are right in the hunt. >> they are right there. three things could happen. they could win the division, be a wild card or not be in the playoffs with just three left to play. >> thank you. wewe continue with the news at ten. >> we will continue to follow the search for the two missing fishermen off coast. >> and what we have learned from investigators about this, the freeway shooting that we told you about earlier. it happened earlier today on highway 101. >> thank you for trusting us. we will see you the next time news breaks. >> and we are always here online at ktvu.com [ laughter ] [ girl ] wow. you guys have it easy. i wish i had u-verse when i was your age. in my day, we didn't have these fancy wireless receivers. blah, bla
one up, european tour, wearing a patch honoring the [inaudible] come back from a 10-6 deficit. out scoring the united states. they retain the cup. the same kind of come back in 1999. >>> brad won the nascar race today. he is the points leader. we will run down all the baseball developments tonight at ten. see you then. >> lots of things. the a's -- they are right in the hunt. >> they are right there. three things could happen. they could win the division, be a wild card or...
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he went online and estimated the deficit had ballooned to $16 billion. but now the state's legislative analysts projects california could be in a $17 billion hole. however, both the analysts and the governor expect the state's economy to improve by the end of the year, perhaps an indication is california's unemployment rate. it dipped to 10.9% last month. that was down just a bit from 11% in march. according to new data, the state added about 20,000 jobs in april. however, california remains well above the national unemployment rate of 8.1%. the golden state has the third highest unemployment rate in the u.s. trailing only nevada and rhode island. right here in the bay area, the jobless numbers vary from county to county. take a look at the map right leer on the screen. marin county has the lowest rate at 6.4%. counties with the highest rates, solano at 10.2%, contra costa at 9.1 and alameda at 8.9%. >>> uncle sam is helping out young people looking for a summer job. the federal government is announcing 20,000 new youth jobs. they involve building trails
he went online and estimated the deficit had ballooned to $16 billion. but now the state's legislative analysts projects california could be in a $17 billion hole. however, both the analysts and the governor expect the state's economy to improve by the end of the year, perhaps an indication is california's unemployment rate. it dipped to 10.9% last month. that was down just a bit from 11% in march. according to new data, the state added about 20,000 jobs in april. however, california remains...
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in office since 2007 he is promising to reduce the large budget deficit and pennallize people who leave the country for tax reasons. they now go head to head on may 2 in the televised debate. in los angeles, cassey seeing ital, fox news. >>> u.s. and afghanistan signed a agreement regarding america's role in afghanistan. under the agreement the u.s. pledges american support for afghanistan for 10 years after the withdrawal of the troops. the text was not released but it sapledge a -- it is a pledge from both countries. the deal must now be reviewed and approved. >>> in other news, government officials in iran claim they are working to clone an american spy drone captured in december. they are recovering information from the drone. officials say the data shows it spied on the compound where osama bin laden lived and was killed. >>> in bahrain, one person is dead after a violent clash between police and protesters. activists are protesting the return of the formula 1 grand prix. it will was canceled last year due to uprising against the government. and check out these pictures in china. d
in office since 2007 he is promising to reduce the large budget deficit and pennallize people who leave the country for tax reasons. they now go head to head on may 2 in the televised debate. in los angeles, cassey seeing ital, fox news. >>> u.s. and afghanistan signed a agreement regarding america's role in afghanistan. under the agreement the u.s. pledges american support for afghanistan for 10 years after the withdrawal of the troops. the text was not released but it sapledge a --...
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the school is struggling with a major budget deficit and is in dangerous of losing in accreditation. >>> there are only five days until halloween, but maureen naylor has discovered the celebrations have begun. she's live with the trend that costume shops were not able to prepare for. >> reporter: we want to show you the line of people waiting to get in. tonight haunted houses are busy, trick or treaters are already out and costumes are out. >> the dressing room has a line, the cash register has a line. everything is really popular,. >> i'm going to be big bird because i was inspired by the debate. >> and i'm going to be romney. >> reporter: several websites list the adult costume as sold out and out of stock in downtown campbell tonight those already with costumes filled the sidewalks including little monkeys, pumpkins and a 2 -month-old monster. this family of sesame street characters picked their costumes before the debate. >> we had ordered it but we didn't know that it was going to be so popular so now it has double meaning. >> avocados. yeah. >> and what are mommy and daddy? >>
the school is struggling with a major budget deficit and is in dangerous of losing in accreditation. >>> there are only five days until halloween, but maureen naylor has discovered the celebrations have begun. she's live with the trend that costume shops were not able to prepare for. >> reporter: we want to show you the line of people waiting to get in. tonight haunted houses are busy, trick or treaters are already out and costumes are out. >> the dressing room has a line,...
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. >> last year, we were looking at a structural deficit of $20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now that's down to $5 billion, after lawmakers passed massive cuts in the last year, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> so we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's going right to the voters and holding a gun to their head, saying if you don't raise tax, i'm going to cut education. >> reporter: he did not dwell on more deep cuts to come, with a sense at the capitol that the darkest budget days have passed. >> the governor's speech reflects the fact that while we haven't turned the corner completely, we can certainly see around the bend, and we can see that straight away ahead. >> reporter: in an unusual governor brown went to southern california to talk about his tax initiative. he did not talk about the consequences if that initiative fails. ken pritc
. >> last year, we were looking at a structural deficit of $20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now that's down to $5 billion, after lawmakers passed massive cuts in the last year, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> so we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's...
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phasing out the toll takers will help solve its $87 million budget deficit over the next five years. other local spans such as the richmond-san rafael bridge are looking at eliminating toll takers. >>> we have some wet roads this morning, how long will that rain last, rosemary? >> watching it for us -- good morning are you! what we saw yesterday, just hit or miss showers this morning. some not even picked up by radar. it will cause a little too low but drizzle is falling on the coastline and will continue this pattern for the next few hours giving you a live look outside, the sun now rising, the skies a little brighter. but most of us dealing with gray skies. they will turn to partly cloudy by the afternoon. we will see improving conditions. take a look at storm-tracker 2. hard to pick up anything out there. but we are still getting signs of little bit of light drizzle, few scattered showers, some of those clouds too low for the radar. 48 degrees right now santa rosa. low 50s san jose. many of us in the 50s and mid to upper 40s, warmer than yesterday. so relatively mild outside. wind
phasing out the toll takers will help solve its $87 million budget deficit over the next five years. other local spans such as the richmond-san rafael bridge are looking at eliminating toll takers. >>> we have some wet roads this morning, how long will that rain last, rosemary? >> watching it for us -- good morning are you! what we saw yesterday, just hit or miss showers this morning. some not even picked up by radar. it will cause a little too low but drizzle is falling on the...
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. >> as i've indicated the only way to get the kind of revenue for a balanced deficit reduction plan is to make sure that we're also modestly increasing rates for people who can afford it. folks like me. >> instead of 65, it would be 67. polls show many americans are willing to consider that idea. >> the 2012 u.s. presidential race set a new record in campaign spending. finance filings released today show the cost of the race surpassed $2 billion. they include almost $86 million by republican presidential nominee mitt romney in the final weeks of the election. that final paoás -- boost posted the campaign total to a record high. >>> the network grew from july to september. that's a 2.7% increase to $64.8 trillion. network is still prerecession peak. a good reason why the reserve will provide better economic stimulus. >>> tonight she is accused of taking advantage of a woman in her care. ktvu's patti lee tells us who finally cracked the case for an elderly victim unable to fend for herself. >> reporter: 49-year-old marianita capra managed marin terrance that is until yesterday when p
. >> as i've indicated the only way to get the kind of revenue for a balanced deficit reduction plan is to make sure that we're also modestly increasing rates for people who can afford it. folks like me. >> instead of 65, it would be 67. polls show many americans are willing to consider that idea. >> the 2012 u.s. presidential race set a new record in campaign spending. finance filings released today show the cost of the race surpassed $2 billion. they include almost $86...
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billion worth of savings and property tax went down first time in 12 years and a budget deficit into a surplus and we are moving the state forward and this is it a temporary set back until the upper court upholds that. >> chris: there is another labor issue. they just ended a messy and angry school strike in chicago. first of all. how about ralm emanuel handle it and are you seeing a split even between the democratic office holders and public unions. >> guest: i do. and i mentioned it before the strike n. places like chicago and ralm emanuel and massachusetts and new york and others out there, when you are the chief executive be it a mayor or governor and the buck stops with you. you have to make decisions that make things work and in this case with our reforms like they tried to do in chicago not just taxpayer savings but making the government work. and think about it mayor ralm emanuel talked in particular about having accountability and measures on which you hold them accountable. and that's what we did in wisconsin and you pay based on performance. you can put the best and bright
billion worth of savings and property tax went down first time in 12 years and a budget deficit into a surplus and we are moving the state forward and this is it a temporary set back until the upper court upholds that. >> chris: there is another labor issue. they just ended a messy and angry school strike in chicago. first of all. how about ralm emanuel handle it and are you seeing a split even between the democratic office holders and public unions. >> guest: i do. and i mentioned...
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right now, he recognizes that huge budget deficits represent a serious threat to the economy. but his warn -- he's warning lawmakers not to cut the deficit too fast because it could derail the fragile economic recovery. he also warned republicans that blocking in borrowing could also hurt the economy. >>> an end is in sight for the u.s. combat mission in afghanistan. defense secretary leon panetta says the plan is to wind down fighting there as soon as next year. carol hahn is in our washington, d.c. newsroom to explain what this means for u.s. troops. carol? >> reporter: the goal is for afghans to take the lead from u.s. and nato troops by next year, sooner than expected. defense secretary leon panetta says u.s. troops will remain in afghanistan until 2014, as originally planned but in a training capacity. republicans are calling the move premature saying there's no evidence showing afghan forces are able to maintain stability in their country. but this morning, wesley clark explained why it's the right move. >> remember, why we went into afghanistan. we went in there because
right now, he recognizes that huge budget deficits represent a serious threat to the economy. but his warn -- he's warning lawmakers not to cut the deficit too fast because it could derail the fragile economic recovery. he also warned republicans that blocking in borrowing could also hurt the economy. >>> an end is in sight for the u.s. combat mission in afghanistan. defense secretary leon panetta says the plan is to wind down fighting there as soon as next year. carol hahn is in our...
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york who are tightening the budgets and going through fiscal responsibility and reducing the state deficit and reducing unemployment and they have had to cut back the government role . prescription for the president is to undo that. the president ought to be in the situation where he is saying what works in the state level we'll put it in pl here . cut taxs and reduce government. instead he's trying to undo the good at the state level. >> forget the policy side but the political side. one of the things that the president was saying it is the republican's fault and he's clearly going to try to tie romney to it. you think the vores will be willing to bay stimulus two or three or four? >> stimulus 2 sounds minor. i don't think that the voters are going to buy that there is something that the president could have done if only congress passed the bill the economy would do better. there is little that the president can do. europe is dragging on the economy and will be bigger and the first stimulus was poorly design more of it is a problem. he will not get congress to do anything. >> i don't thin
york who are tightening the budgets and going through fiscal responsibility and reducing the state deficit and reducing unemployment and they have had to cut back the government role . prescription for the president is to undo that. the president ought to be in the situation where he is saying what works in the state level we'll put it in pl here . cut taxs and reduce government. instead he's trying to undo the good at the state level. >> forget the policy side but the political side. one...
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last year he appealed to lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the budget deficit. now he's going straight to the voters. some political analysts say he's making a mistake by holding the speech so early in the morning. >> i'm puzzled as to the decision. why he would do it at 10:00 in the morning as opposed to taking unfiltered prime time at 5:00 which other governors have done. >> after the address the governor will fly to southern california to drum up support for his tax plan. he will speak at the los angeles city hall and meet with teachers in burbank. don't forget you can watch the state of the state right here on ktvu channel 2. we will be showing that live at 10:00 a.m.. if you can't get to your tv. if you're at work and have the time, we'll be streaming it on our website ktvu.com. >>> we are following developing news out of contra costa county. firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in walnut creek. claudine wong just arrived on the scene to tell us what is happening now. claudine. >> reporter: we are on greenway drive. firefighters still going through
last year he appealed to lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the budget deficit. now he's going straight to the voters. some political analysts say he's making a mistake by holding the speech so early in the morning. >> i'm puzzled as to the decision. why he would do it at 10:00 in the morning as opposed to taking unfiltered prime time at 5:00 which other governors have done. >> after the address the governor will fly to southern california to drum up support for his...
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. >> it doesn't matter whether we have trillion dollar plus deficits which is $16 trillion national debt, this money shouldn't be spent regardless of how much is coming into washington. >> reporter: other examples include food stamps used for alcohol, starbucks and fast food. the preservation of a covered bridge that's not connected to a road and a campaign to promote caviar sale. >>> no charges will be filed against the san jose police officer who shot and killed a san jose state university student last year. today the santa clara district attorney announce had the the shooting was justified. officer jeff harwell shot and killed ricardo moreno after moreno pointed a gun at another officer. >>> throughout much of the bay area we're starting to feel those warmer temperatures, our chief meteorologist bill martin talked to us about yesterday and i guess there's more to come. >> more to come. temperatures heading upward as we head into our wednesday. noticeably warmer tomorrow as well. we're going to see 90s tomorrow. today we did see a 90 in santa rosa. it was 90 in santa rosa. 86 in fairfi
. >> it doesn't matter whether we have trillion dollar plus deficits which is $16 trillion national debt, this money shouldn't be spent regardless of how much is coming into washington. >> reporter: other examples include food stamps used for alcohol, starbucks and fast food. the preservation of a covered bridge that's not connected to a road and a campaign to promote caviar sale. >>> no charges will be filed against the san jose police officer who shot and killed a san...
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last year the governor called on lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the state budget deficit. but republicans blocked that idea. now the governor is going straight to voters. >> he's asking the people of california to do something extraordinary which is in a state that is rapidly antitax to temporarily increase taxes on themselves so we can have stronger schools, safer communities, and fix the chronic budget problem. >> now after that speech the governor flies to southern california to drum up support for his tax plan. he will be speaking at los angeles city hall. then he will meet billion teachers in burbank. you can watch today's state of the state speech right here on ktvu channel 2. we'll show it to you live at 10:00 a.m.. and if you can't get to your television set, we'll be streaming it on ktvu.com as well. >>> five inches of snow could fall in the seattle area today. they are expecting the biggest snowstorm in the area in 25 years. alaska airlines has already canceled dozens of flights in and out of seattle. we'll have a live report from washington state in just about
last year the governor called on lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the state budget deficit. but republicans blocked that idea. now the governor is going straight to voters. >> he's asking the people of california to do something extraordinary which is in a state that is rapidly antitax to temporarily increase taxes on themselves so we can have stronger schools, safer communities, and fix the chronic budget problem. >> now after that speech the governor flies to...
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trade deficit shrank during april. america imported more than it exported by $51 billion. it is down for march but not as big of a drop as most analysts expected. >>> well, you have about 12 and a half hours left to put in your bid on ebay for a lunch with warren warren buffett each year he offers a lunch for san fransisco glide memorial church. right now top bid about $400,000 much less than last year's winning bid of $2.6 million. but the man who won last year's auction he's now a portfolio manager. i don't know how much he makes there but maybe he'll make that up. >> time now 6:51 some teenagers threw a big party at a mansion. now we're hearing that a painting worth thousands of dollars is missing. >>> a true rags to riches story as one teenager goes from being homeless to the hall of harvard. >> good morning southbound 101 as you drive down to 580, still looking good, friday light here, we'll tell you more about the morning commute. is >>> welcome back to the ktvu morning news taking a live look at the big board, dow jones not bad, down 33 points little reaction to mar
trade deficit shrank during april. america imported more than it exported by $51 billion. it is down for march but not as big of a drop as most analysts expected. >>> well, you have about 12 and a half hours left to put in your bid on ebay for a lunch with warren warren buffett each year he offers a lunch for san fransisco glide memorial church. right now top bid about $400,000 much less than last year's winning bid of $2.6 million. but the man who won last year's auction he's now a...